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CBJ Manager Rorie Watt Named 2022 AML Municipal Official of the Year

December 8, 2022 – News

City and Borough of Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt has been named 2022 Municipal Official of the Year by the Alaska Municipal League. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to their municipalities and have gone above and beyond to make their communities great places to live, work, …

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Capital Transit Temporarily Suspending Route 5 University and Route 6 Riverside/Airport Service

December 8, 2022 – News

Starting Monday, December 12, 2022, Capital Transit route 5 University Connector and route 6 Riverside/Airport Connector will be suspended until further notice. Please use the routes 3, 4, and 8 as alternative service. Like many organizations, Capital Transit is facing ongoing driver shortages. We hope to restore service to these …

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Juneau Pools To Offer Lifeguard Class January 3 – 6

December 6, 2022 – News

Parks and Recreation Juneau Pools will offer a lifeguarding class on January 3 – 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years. Registration opens December 9 and …

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Centennial Hall Ballrooms Under Construction December 3 Through August 2023

December 5, 2022 – News

The Centennial Hall Convention Center ballrooms will be undergoing renovation from December 3 through the beginning of August 2023. Renovations include new flooring, paint, acoustic wall coverings, operable partitions to segment the space, and new audio, visual, and lighting systems, along with other structural and mechanical improvements. During the construction …

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Santa Rides Returns to Juneau December 16 and 17

December 5, 2022 – News

Santa Claus is coming to Juneau! Capital City Fire/Rescue, Alaska State Firefighters Association Juneau Chapter, IAFF Local 4303, and Douglas Fire Association will once again bring some extra holiday cheer to Juneau as members of CCFR and their families parade the streets of Juneau together with Santa. On Friday, December …

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Ordinances up for Public Hearing at the December 12, 2022 Assembly Meeting

December 1, 2022 – News

Notice of Public Hearing The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below.  The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of business the business day …

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CBJ to Accept Marine Passenger Fee Funding Proposals December 1 – January 2

December 1, 2022 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The City and Borough of Juneau will accept public proposals for projects to be funded with 2022 Marine Passenger Fee proceeds from December 1, 2022 through January 2, 2023. This annual process ensures that all members of the community are able to have a say in how fees from the …

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CBJ Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Equality for Second Consecutive Year

November 30, 2022 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Municipality Equality Index (MEI) scorecard, HRC announced today. This is the second consecutive year CBJ earned a rating of 100 points out of 100. “We are very proud to see Juneau’s values of inclusivity …

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Candy Cane Hunt: Explore Downtown & Support Local Businesses December 1-18

November 30, 2022 – News

Explore Downtown Juneau with members of your household, support local businesses, and win prizes this holiday season in CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Candy Cane Hunt. This activity is for both kids and adults. Print or download a Candy Cane Tracker, then head downtown December 1 – 18 to find the printed candy …

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Free Parking During Gallery Walk 2022

November 30, 2022 – FYI, News

In celebration of the holiday season, paid parking downtown will not be enforced during the 2022 Gallery Walk. Enforcement will end at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2. On-street parking will not be limited to two hours, and free parking will be offered at the Shopper’s Lot, the North Franklin …